October 21, 2002
CLA-2-28:RR:NC:SP:236 I86947CATEGORY:CLASSIFICATIONTARIFF NO.:2842.90.0000
Mr. Joseph J. Chivini
Austin Chemical Company
1565 Barclay Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089RE: The tariff classification of Potassium Tetrathionate from India
Dear Mr. Chivini:
In your letter dated September 24, 2002, you requested a tariff classification ruling.
The applicable subheading for the Potassium Tetrathionate will be 2842.90.0000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, which provides for Other salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, excluding azides: Other. The rate of duty will be 3.3 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Deborah Walsh at 646-733-3034.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,